In re Estate of Davis

This involves the application of Pauline E. Davis for appointment as executrix of the estate of William V. Davis. The decedent died testate June 1,1969. He left $100 to each of three children and in item 5 left the remainder of Ms estate to Ms “beloved wife, Pauline E. Davis.” In item 6 the decedent provided for an alternate gift of the remainder in the event of the prior death of Ms wife to a trustee for the benefit of Ms son William Davis III. In item 7, the decedent appointed his “beloved wife, Pauline E. Davis, to be the executrix” of his estate. The will was executed on October 17, 1959.

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